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and pope benedict had been considering stepping down for months. so this was not a surprise clearly to some of his family but this is not something that happens often. the first pope to resign in 600 years. we will continue to follow this and see what progresses. as february 28 will be when he steps down. that's the latest here. back to you. how rare is today he's development? >> well, for some insight we turn to a professor at catholic university he was dean and happens to be teaching in rome this semester. he joins us by phone. are you there, sir? >> yes, i am and good morning. >> first of all, your reaction at this surprise announcement that came down just about three hours ago now. >> like everyone else, a complete shock. i had been to the holy father's mass about two weeks ago. he looked frail but his voice was strong. no indication he was -- but on the other hand, when it was announced, people put things together and said it's typical for him to want to do what's right for the church. >> you are there, sir. can you tell us reaction? not sure
and pope benedict had been considering stepping down for months. so this was not a surprise clearly to some of his family but this is not something that happens often. the first pope to resign in 600 years. we will continue to follow this and see what progresses. as february 28 will be when he steps down. that's the latest here. back to you. how rare is today he's development? >> well, for some insight we turn to a professor at catholic university he was dean and happens to be teaching in...
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pope benedict is 85 years old. became pope in 2005 after the death of john paul ii. >> so what is next for the leadership of the catholic church? >> wisdom martin is joining us back here with some details on what might happen now. >> well, you know, this hasn't happened in a long time. i'm talking 600 years. but tony and allison, this is very rare. sitting popes don't normally resign. in fact, as we just mentioned, 15 or 15th was the last time. let's fast forward to present day and now a scramble underway by the vatican to begin planning a faithful conclave. that is a meeting of the voting cardinals. all cardinals under the age of 80 are allowed to vote. held at the famous 16th chapel. burned after each voting round. black smoke that comes out of the chimney means no pope has been chosen. but when white smoke is seen that means a pope has been elected and that person will appear shortly thereafter. when benedict was elected pope in 2005 he was already the oldest pope elected in about 300 years. in fact, benedict ha
pope benedict is 85 years old. became pope in 2005 after the death of john paul ii. >> so what is next for the leadership of the catholic church? >> wisdom martin is joining us back here with some details on what might happen now. >> well, you know, this hasn't happened in a long time. i'm talking 600 years. but tony and allison, this is very rare. sitting popes don't normally resign. in fact, as we just mentioned, 15 or 15th was the last time. let's fast forward to present...
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pope benedict xvi is resigning. we'll have much more on this coming throughout the morning. >>> talk about our weather now from mississippi to maine. it will be a day of cleaning up after mother nature. the deep south took a direct hit from a tornado on sunday. at the same time, the northeast is still digging out after a blizzard dumped as much as three feet of snow. what a mess up there. and it will still be kind of canadiansy the rest of the week too, right? >> well, potentially. have you to wonder because so far this winter, we have abeen kind of just getting by. >> skirting it. >> it has been very close. you have to wonder when mother nature will deliver one. it looks like a few chances for winter weather later this week. for this morning, just some rain showers moving through. temperatures have jumped up into the upper 30s overnight. really not falling offer a whole lot from where we were yesterday. we are warm enough that we are getting light rain. you can see that most of it or much of it is to the east of wa
pope benedict xvi is resigning. we'll have much more on this coming throughout the morning. >>> talk about our weather now from mississippi to maine. it will be a day of cleaning up after mother nature. the deep south took a direct hit from a tornado on sunday. at the same time, the northeast is still digging out after a blizzard dumped as much as three feet of snow. what a mess up there. and it will still be kind of canadiansy the rest of the week too, right? >> well,...
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pope benedict is wrapping up his last few days as leader of the catholic church. who will step up to take on the role or who will be assigned that role? we'll get an update on the other side of the break. >> then a d.c. graffiti artist now part of a new documentary and exhibit. this morning hollie is learning all about cool disco dance. she'll join us live. [ harry umlaut ] here w we go. [ sally umlaut ] what? the five stages of muller. ah yes... stage one: suspicion. "it's a yogurt, how good can it be?" stage two: revision. "actually, this ain't bad." stage three: surprise! "look at this cool cornery thing! i love this stuff!!" stage four: desolation. "it's gone!" stage five: anticipation "i guess i could always have another"... "have you been through the five stages of muller yet?" "yeah, just now." [ male announcer ] muller. the european for yummy. who aren't happy with their internet. [ spokesman ] are you lindsay? yes. did you say, "my internet's so slow it's like a car with no gas"? yes. [ male announcer ] well you're about to get verizon fios quantum, ameri
pope benedict is wrapping up his last few days as leader of the catholic church. who will step up to take on the role or who will be assigned that role? we'll get an update on the other side of the break. >> then a d.c. graffiti artist now part of a new documentary and exhibit. this morning hollie is learning all about cool disco dance. she'll join us live. [ harry umlaut ] here w we go. [ sally umlaut ] what? the five stages of muller. ah yes... stage one: suspicion. "it's a yogurt,...
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once retired, pope benedict will be called emeritus pope. seems like as we continue to watch this, other things unfold. >> all right. >> coming up, could cleaning up the house be hurting you? in a few moments we'll talk to the fox medical team. the link between household chemicals and arthritis in women. >> ready and rearing to go. lamont peterson will join live for his desire. 8:27. what do you think of this one? ♪ ♪ really? ♪ ♪ what's this? this is a rose i made from a turnip. let's try together. ♪ ♪ perfect. two worlds that fit in one kitchen. come in today and save up to 20% on a kitchen from ikea. >>> it could only stay like this and no rain today. i said it. >> wish full thinking. >> not going to happen. >> nice shot. >> it's beautiful. if you want to go to the grocery store or not going to get wet, do it this morning if you want to avoid the wet roadways. guarantee we're all going to get wet later today. in this particular case well west might get icy. >> it is what it is. >> we have a flood watch for the district later th
once retired, pope benedict will be called emeritus pope. seems like as we continue to watch this, other things unfold. >> all right. >> coming up, could cleaning up the house be hurting you? in a few moments we'll talk to the fox medical team. the link between household chemicals and arthritis in women. >> ready and rearing to go. lamont peterson will join live for his desire. 8:27. what do you think of this one? ♪ ♪ really? ♪ ♪ what's this? this is a rose i made from...
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. >>> straight up 5:00, we are getting you live picture right now there vatican city where pope benedict xvi is making his first public appearance since his resignation announcement t will be his sex tonight last public audience before retiring at the end of the month -- his second to last public audience before retiring at the end of the month. >> i'm sarah simmons. >> i'm wisdom marcan in on our weather here locally and talk to tucker barnes. >> we have an action-packed day starting with clear skies and cold conditions. later today, we'll cloud up and get a period of rain. parts of the area will transition over to snow tonight. not going to be a major storm. not talking boston blizzard. later tonight, i think after the rush hour, there could be some light accumulations if you are concerned about coming back from work later this afternoon, generally with the exception of if you are going well north and west, it should just be rain showers for you. 36 at reagan national. dulles and bwi marshall, 33 degrees. not concerned with anything falling from the skies. we still have clear skies for
. >>> straight up 5:00, we are getting you live picture right now there vatican city where pope benedict xvi is making his first public appearance since his resignation announcement t will be his sex tonight last public audience before retiring at the end of the month -- his second to last public audience before retiring at the end of the month. >> i'm sarah simmons. >> i'm wisdom marcan in on our weather here locally and talk to tucker barnes. >> we have an...
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pope benedict was aware of his fast physical powers. benedict is the first pope to voluntarily step down in more than 600 years. his speech made yesterday made no reference to this decision but he did ask the loyal pilgrims to pray for him and the next pope. >> i think he couldn't stand to see any more within the church. >> maybe he has health problems but there's also problems inside the church. many things have happened that we're not aware of but he knows what problems he should face. >> traditionally vatican cardinal hz wait 15 to 20 days to vote for the new pope. the conclave may start sooner with rev rends saying open to interpretation. tony and allison, back to you. >> thank you very much. >> thanks, wisdom. hugo chavez back home after under going two months of medical treatment. sent out a series of messages. one said he will continue treatments in venezuela. >> now to a consumer alert and bad news for drivers. prices at the pump continue to rise. the national average now stands at 367 a gallon. that's a record high this time of
pope benedict was aware of his fast physical powers. benedict is the first pope to voluntarily step down in more than 600 years. his speech made yesterday made no reference to this decision but he did ask the loyal pilgrims to pray for him and the next pope. >> i think he couldn't stand to see any more within the church. >> maybe he has health problems but there's also problems inside the church. many things have happened that we're not aware of but he knows what problems he should...
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. >>> pope benedict xvi makes a blockbuster decision and now the search is on to find the next leader of the catholic church. >> the stunning announcement that the pope is resigning shocked catholics around the world but there had been recent concerns about the pope's health and he has needed help walking. now, the college of cardinals will hold something called a conclave to elect benedict's replacement. >> for somebody who is going to preserve the core teachings of search. >> i just always admired him as a scholar, as a priest, as a holy man. now, my admiration as even higher because of his humility. >> the vatican hopes it can be by holy week. many wonder if the time has come for the first non-europe other than leader. >>> a new way to gamble in atlantic city. we'll go live to fox business network in knick for the details. >>> the nationals racing presidents are hitting the road heading to other place where you can ebig-he hadhood presidents. all five mascots leave d.c. this friday to arrive at the sed -- at the south dakota landmark by monday for president's day. you can win a pri
. >>> pope benedict xvi makes a blockbuster decision and now the search is on to find the next leader of the catholic church. >> the stunning announcement that the pope is resigning shocked catholics around the world but there had been recent concerns about the pope's health and he has needed help walking. now, the college of cardinals will hold something called a conclave to elect benedict's replacement. >> for somebody who is going to preserve the core teachings of...
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. >> pope benedict xvi says his resignation is for quote the good of the church. he made the remarks this morning in first public appearance since announcing he will indeed step down. the 85-year-old received a standing ovation when he walked into the public audience hall. he simply doesn't have the strength to continue. >>> the holy father will preside over ash wednesday services. the observation will be held in saint peter's basilica. >> new this morning, tragedy in two maryland communities first from charles county where an elderly woman was killed in a house fire. and in prince georges county a person was found shot to death in the 8400 block in rose marie drive. no word on any suspects in that case. >> social media has the habit of making something out of nothing. and that proved true during once again. >> still ahead, we'll show you one of the most talked about of marco rubio's speech. >> a look at last night's last minute cap's win. >> and later, another dubious honor for the district. number one for wandering eyes. >> and as we take you to the break, a liv
. >> pope benedict xvi says his resignation is for quote the good of the church. he made the remarks this morning in first public appearance since announcing he will indeed step down. the 85-year-old received a standing ovation when he walked into the public audience hall. he simply doesn't have the strength to continue. >>> the holy father will preside over ash wednesday services. the observation will be held in saint peter's basilica. >> new this morning, tragedy in two...
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the 85-year-old pope benedict xvi gave his final sunday blessing and has one more public appearance later this week. >>> in afghanistan, president hamid karzai is ordering all u.s. special forces out of a key eastern province within two weeks. he alleges afghans are working alongside the special forces helping to torture, abuse and even murder civilians in the province. the u.s. military rejected any suggestion that its special forces carried out any such crime. >>> a memorable night at the oscars but not just for the big winners. host seth mcfarlane is getting a lot of praise this morning. from laughs to jabs, we'll take a closer look at how the funny man opened hollywood's biggest night. that is next. xt. >>> argo tells the previously classified story about an american hostage rescue in post revolutionary iran. the story was so top secret that the fill's director is unknown to the academy. on the movie, worked on the movie,. >> first time oscar host seth macfarlane earning plenty of laughs last night. argo would go to win the night's top honor for best picture
the 85-year-old pope benedict xvi gave his final sunday blessing and has one more public appearance later this week. >>> in afghanistan, president hamid karzai is ordering all u.s. special forces out of a key eastern province within two weeks. he alleges afghans are working alongside the special forces helping to torture, abuse and even murder civilians in the province. the u.s. military rejected any suggestion that its special forces carried out any such crime. >>> a...
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. >>> one day after pope benedict xvi surprised the world with at announcement of his resignation, the church is turning to the process of choosing his replacement. next step is for the college of cardinals to elect a new pope. even though many are talking about pick a pope from africa or latin america, most members of the college of cardinals are from europe. vatican officials are hoping they can pick a successor by holy week. >>> coming up next, a look at the morning's other top stories. new details in the case of a 14- year-old boy charged as an adult in the death of his 7- month-old baby sister. >> also ahead, a community on edge this morning as police continue their search for a killer. what is happening to solve the murder of a 71-year-old woman found dead in her home. [ anouncer ] ihop is in time square to compare new griddle-melts to your usual breakfast sandwich. a lot more flavor. [ anouncer ] ihop's new griddle melts... made fresh and hot! hand crafted just for you. it's like a sexy sandwich. [ anouncer ] compare new griddle melts yourself. just $4.99. it's an epic
. >>> one day after pope benedict xvi surprised the world with at announcement of his resignation, the church is turning to the process of choosing his replacement. next step is for the college of cardinals to elect a new pope. even though many are talking about pick a pope from africa or latin america, most members of the college of cardinals are from europe. vatican officials are hoping they can pick a successor by holy week. >>> coming up next, a look at the morning's other...